According to this dictionary entry, what is the origin of the word skeptic? skep-tic (skep'tik) [Lat. Skepticus < Gk. Skeptikos, thoughtful, inquiring, going back to IndoEur. Base spek-, to peer, to watch closely] n. 1. [S-] a member of a Greek school of philosophers that expressed doubt about generally accepted ideas 2. A person who typically doubts or questions matters that are generally accepted.

Plz asap read this sentence from paragraph 3 of the article. the boys and girls are merely asked to obtain the signatures of ten friends or relatives. how does the word "merely" affect the meaning of the sentence? a- it suggests that asking people to subscribe to the washington times is something negative. b- it implies that obtaining ten signatures is not a requirement for receiving a prize. c- it downplays the fact that to win the prize, children must ask people to subscribe to the washington times. d- it emphasizes that children receive the prize only if they obtain ten signatures.